single
single
Meaning of single
only one, often used for emphasis, e.g. 'not one mistake'
Allein vorhanden, ohne weitere gleiche Dinge daneben.
Pronunciation
single with German translation
single usage examples
He didn't say a single word.
Er hat kein einziges Wort gesagt.
There isn't a single drop left in the glass.
Im Glas ist kein einziger Tropfen mehr.
single synonyms
What's the difference between single, only, one, and sole
The one and no other; used after 'the'.
ENShe was the only girl in the class.
ENI have one brother and two sisters.
Advanced: broader words
Only one; formal (the sole survivor).
ENHe was the sole owner of the shop.
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Questions about this word
What does single mean?
only one, often used for emphasis, e.g. 'not one mistake'
How do you pronounce single?
single is pronounced /ˈsɪŋɡl/.
How is single used in a sentence?
Er hat kein einziges Wort gesagt. Translation: He didn't say a single word.
Is single part of Adjectives vocabulary?
Yes, single can be learned in the Adjectives topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is single part of Numbers vocabulary?
Yes, single can be learned in the Numbers topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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